Leslie's Profile

Diagnosis: Aortic Stenosis

Member Since: January 13, 2019

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About Me

Six week check up with the wonderful Dr. Craig Smith yesterday. He said I am doing great, sternum great, everything sounds good. He said I am at 50% which means I should feel great in another six weeks, although I feel great now. Still nap a lot. Start cardiac rehab tomorrow and have my evaluation. My daughter drove me up to NYC and so many people filling out their first time patient information, felt great that I am on the other side now! And no traffic getting there so was an hour early and they took me right away. A good day all together. I cannot say enough good things about Dr. Smith, my surgery went well as well as my recuperation. As Adam says, find a doctor that does whatever procedure you need all the time as well as the hospital. Almost forget to log in here but I remembered that Mike R is going to Mayo on April 4 which is tomorrow so wanted to wish him luck.
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    I am from: Whiting, New Jersey, United States
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    My surgery date was: March 22, 2019
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    I was diagnosed with: Aortic Stenosis
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    My surgery was: Aortic Valve Replacement
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    My doctor is: Dr. Craig Smith
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    My hospital is: New York Presbyterian - Columbia

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